The Peru Gazette

Community leaders, educators, faith organizations, etc. needed for July 19-26 week-long event Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Will offer more experimental and independent studies, leadership growth Click here for the Sun Community News story 

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77,000 Fewer Undergrad Students Receiving Help Compared to 2008 A new report from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli finds that New York’s Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), the state’s primary need-based grant program for college students, has not kept pace with inflation or rising tuition costs since the 2008-09 academic year (AY) and that undergraduate TAP […]

To the Editor: When you hear the word “snack,” do you think of something sweet or salty? During National Snack Month, it is a great time to rethink what snacks look like and how they support our health — especially for kids and teens. According to the Food and Nutrition Service of the U.S. Department […]

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Congratulations to Peru! The Nighthawks are your 2026 Section VII Wrestling Champions! Congratulations to all our wrestlers making the trip to state competition following a great day of sectionals yesterday! #SectionVII #Wrestling : @joey_lafranca

North Country Community College started its seventh consecutive term of enrollment growth with the start of the 2026 semester Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

The Adirondack Center for Writing (ACW) is seeking submissions for its fourth annual print publication of its Wild Words Adirondack Teen Writing Anthology. Teens ages 13-19 living in the North Country of New York State are eligible to submit their creative writing for consideration in the anthology, which will be published in the spring of […]

Free 8-week series includes private sessions with dietitian Plattsburgh, NY — Helping cancer survivors rebuild their relationship with food and improve their overall wellbeing with a balanced approach to nourishment are the goals of Mindfulness-Based Eating Awareness Training (MB-EAT), an eight-week series that begins Thursday, March 12 at 5 pm. It is free for all […]

What: The 2026 Michelin Winter Tire Academy will offer a two-hour, hands-on winter driving experience at the Lake Placid Airport. Participants will learn how to navigate snowy and icy conditions on a custom-built course with expert instructors. Vehicles will be provided. When: Select dates in February: Feb. 7–8, 14–15, and Feb 21–22. Session times: 8 […]

Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the High School Community Room. It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately following the 6:00 PM start, and that the Board will reconvene for open public session business at approximately 7:00 PM. […]

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The Peru Central School District Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for potential candidates. The District Hall of Fame is designed to recognize individuals who have made a significant impact on our school or achieved an outstanding contribution(s) to society as a graduate of Peru CSD. The candidate must have attended, been employed, served, or […]

Peru, NY, February 3, 2026 – As advertised, Clinton County Health Department and Casella Waste Systems personnel were in Peru this morning explaining their joint food collection program. Peru is participating in a pilot program to determine how many residents will participate and, if they don’t, what can be done to encourage participation.  Americans typically […]

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February 20 presentation features Peru history February 10, 6:45 pm, Lake Forest Retirement Community, 8 Lake Forest Drive, Plattsburgh.  Profiles from Portraits – stories of the remarkable soldiers who were stationed at the Plattsburgh Reservation between 1890 and 1920 as revealed through the portrait collection at the Clinton County Historical Association with military historian Thaddeus Booth […]

Brilliant Pathways argues New York’s Portrait of a Graduate initiative should be practiced and not just used as inspiration Click here for the Adirondack Almanac Commentary 

Due to the winter storm, Peru Central School will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 26, 2026. Buildings Closed: All school buildings are closed. No Activities: There will be no on-campus activities, including all after-school programs and sports.

The Peru Central School District is officially seeking candidates to fill two (2) at-large seats on the Board of Education. These vacancies result from the upcoming term expiration of Mr. Mark Hamilton and the resignation of Ms. Sarah Mitchell, which is currently filled by Mr. Steven Peters. District residents interested in serving the community are […]

By John T Ryan  Plattsburgh – When Megan Charland graduated from Peru High School in 2004, she didn’t think she would ultimately live in her beloved North County. How would someone who wanted a career in art and photography ever earn a living in this area? Well, Megan Charland is back as Executive Director of […]